My favorite books from 2024
Crooked Kingdom and Iron Widow were my all time faves! But all of these books were fantastic!!
And of course, every single one was Queer!!🏳️🌈
🐦⬛Six of Crows and its sequel, Crooked Kingdom, is about a group of teens/young adults that enter an impossible heist that could change their lives for better, or worse.
Found Family, Enemies to Lovers (although the romance takes a back seat to the plot), Queer representation, and Disability rep.
💀King of Immortal Tithe
A spicy🌶️, Gay, Hades and Persephone retelling, where the main love interest can’t touch anyone without killing them becomes infatuated with our main character who for some reason is immune to said deadly touch.
Enemies to lovers, kidnapping, and Queer.
🌊The House in the Cerulean Sea
Linus Baker, a forty year old case worker ventures to an orphanage on an Island, home to a group of Magical children. One of which, is the supposed Antichrist.
Queer, Found Family, and cozy.
🐦🔥Iron Widow
A fantasy, sci-fi based off ancient Chinese mythology, with giant fighting robots and a powerful female protagonist, an ACTUAL love triangle, and plenty of female rage.
Queer and Disablity rep.
🪄The Misfit Mage and His Dashing Devil
A nerdy Mage and a Sadistic Devil are forced to team up against a powerful Mage Society, creating a very tense and unlikely pairing.
Enemies to lovers and forced proximity. Spicy🌶️
🦊🐺King of Scars
Follows Nikolai Lantsov and Nina Zenik after the events of Shadow and Bone and Six of Crows.
6th book in the Grishaverse Series.
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As we dive into the literary landscape of 2024, the representation of LGBTQ+ themes in literature has never been more vibrant. Books like 'Crooked Kingdom' and its prequel 'Six of Crows' continue to resonate with readers, showcasing complex characters navigating heists and personal relationships with a backdrop of found families and diverse identities. 'Iron Widow' captivates with its unique fusion of fantasy and sci-fi, drawing inspiration from ancient Chinese mythology while challenging gender norms and showcasing powerful female narratives. The struggles and triumphs of individuals in these stories reflect current societal changes, making them both relatable and inspiring. Additionally, novels like 'The House in the Cerulean Sea' provide heartwarming tales of acceptance and belonging, featuring magical children and themes of chosen family, while 'King of Immortal Tithe' adds a spicy retelling of classic tales through a queer lens. As readers search for more representations, hashtags like #queerbookrecs and #lemon8bookclub become invaluable resources for finding community favorites. Be sure to explore these amazing narratives that not only entertain but also spark important conversations about identity, love, and acceptance in today's world.
